Two different teams – two similar situations – one similar result.

In the West Regional, ACC regular season champion and #1 seed North Carolina was playing Michigan State. And the Spartans jumped out early to a 12 point lead. So, what would you expect happens when one of the best offensive teams in the country falls behind early. That is right – the Tar Heels went on a 20-1 run to take control of the game and never look back on their way to a 85-69 victory.

In the East Regional, Big 12 conference tournament champion and #2 seed Iowa State found themselves down 8 points early to Washington State. So, what would you expect happens when one of the best defensive teams in the country falls behind early. That is right – the Cyclones held the Cougars to 56 points, and scored 21 points off 13 forced turnovers to win the game 70-56.

And so the ACC regular season champion and Big 12 conference tournament champion have earned their way to the Sweet 16.